Sandisk's Stargate SSD architecture targets 512TB drives by 2027
Stargate to debut this year in Ultra QLC 64TB and 128TB models
New Gigabyte motherboards use pressurized thermal pads to cool hot-running SSDs by up to 12°C
Consistent pressure cooling eliminates throttling in Gen5 M.2 drives
IrfanView 4.72 improves batch conversion, adds new edit options
Popular image viewer IrfanView has been updated with multithreading support for batch conversion, a new "Fit to Window" zoom option, a stained glass effect, additional slideshow hotkeys, and various other enhancements.
Grab a full Windows 11 Pro license for just $15
Unbeatable deal, available for a limited time
Ransomware can now run directly on the CPU, researcher warns
The ghost in the machine is reaching the deepest foundations of the computing infrastructure
Intel adds optimizations for Doom: The Dark Ages, including integrated graphics
Intel's newly released Arc Graphics Windows Driver v32.0.101.6793 includes Game On Driver support for Doom: The Dark Ages and Japanese Drift Master. The update supports Arc B-series, A-series, and Core Ultra processors with integrated Intel Arc GPUs.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge to get Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 for improved durability, key specs revealed
Flagship performance with enhanced durability
Apple could increase iPhone prices, but won't blame Trump's tariffs
Has Apple learned from Amazon's tariff backlash?
Microsoft Office is down to $49 for a lifetime license
TL;DR: If you're looking for a powerful productivity suite without breaking the bank, Microsoft Office 2021 is now available for just $49 – a significant price drop and the lowest we've seen this year.
Klarna is hiring humans again as AI replacements offer "lower quality" output
Klarna's CEO loves cheaper-than-human AI, but customers aren't as keen
Intel's Arrow Lake CPUs throttle PCIe 5.0 SSD speeds, tests reveal
The Arrow Lake disaster continues to bring bad news to Intel aficionados
Editor's take: It's no secret that Intel is in a tight spot. The company that invented the microprocessor doesn't seem to understand how to make great products anymore, and users are suffering significant performance issues as a consequence.
FTC delays click-to-cancel rule enforcement, giving companies more time to simplify cancellations
Arduous cancellation processes aren't disappearing yet
Who coined the term "nanotechnology" and in what year?
Was it a scientist, a physicist, or perhaps even a novelist?
Mexico sues Google for renaming Gulf of Mexico to Gulf of America
Mexico's president previouly threatened legal action
Wandering supermassive black hole spotted devouring star
Astronomers capture rogue black hole shredding star 2,600 light-years from galaxy core
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"Prompt engineering" is no longer a job, but a skill
The quick rise - and quicker fade - of prompt engineers
Doom: The Dark Ages discs contain almost no data, require full game downloads
All console copies require downloading nearly 100 GB
Apple pushes ahead with M6, M7, smart glasses, and AI chips in sweeping silicon roadmap
Next-gen processors could feature up to 256 CPU cores and power everything from Macs to cloud servers
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TECH TRIVIA
Who coined the term "nanotechnology"?
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THE WEB
Researchers achieve 1 Tbps secure data transmission over 1,200 km
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AI TAKEOVER
Apple says Google queries are falling, and the iPhone may be obsolete in 10 years
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ROBOTS
Factory video shows Unitree robot going berserk
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FACEPALM
US Intelligence Director reused the same weak password across Gmail, Dropbox, and LinkedIn
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WINDOWS 10 END
The "End of 10" project wants to save aging PCs with Linux
New AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT info reveals high boost clocks, possible price tiers
MSRP continues to be imaginary, RX 9060 XT may debut at $449
Editor's take: AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT is expected to launch in about a week, but pricing remains unclear. An early Amazon listing suggests it won't undercut Nvidia's competing RTX 5060 Ti, though the leak likely doesn't reflect AMD's intended MSRP. Regardless, the upcoming mainstream GPU is expected to face the same price inflation that has affected every new graphics card released this year (and last year, and..).
Apple users can now claim their share of $95 million Siri spying settlement
Users can claim $20 per Siri device, up to $100 per claimant
Doom: The Dark Ages, 36 GPU Benchmark
Doom: The Dark Ages is the latest ray-traced FPS from id Software. We'll be benchmarking the "hell" out of it, and no doubt a few configurations will be doomed.
Rare 1998 Nvidia Riva TNT prototype and signed lunchbox go up for auction
Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has signed the vintage case, apparently
GeForce RTX 5090 cracks passwords up to twice as fast as the RTX 4090
Access to the latest number crunchers lets hackers crack your weak credentials with ease
Breakthrough hairlike electrode promises discreet, high-quality brain monitoring
A wireless version for greater mobility is in the works
Google adds on-device AI to Chrome to catch scams in real time
GenAI also helps Android apps and mobile search combat scam campaigns
Nintendo Switch 2 specs suggest GPU performance similar to a GTX 1050 Ti
Switch 2 reportedly uses Nvidia Ampere GPU and 12GB of RAM
Trump's plan to eliminate Energy Star could raise utility bills for American families, experts say
Make America's appliances inefficient again?
Bottom line: The Energy Star program was introduced by a Republican president in 1992. Now, a new Republican administration appears poised to shut it down for good. While the Trump administration speaks of organizational improvements, industry representatives are warning politicians about the dire consequences their actions could have on households budgets.
Doom: The Dark Ages launches to positive reviews
Doom: The Dark Ages is a visually stunning, action-packed shooter with addictive gameplay. While it may not reach the intensity of Doom Eternal, reviewers praise its satisfying combat and rich content, calling it a strong and worthy addition to the franchise. Check out our full benchmark review tomorrow to see how it performs across different hardware.
Razer unveils $230 head-cushion speaker, a 60% portable keyboard, and a new Basilisk Mobile mouse
A headphone experience without wearing headphones?
Apple Watch shipments down 29% in two years, blamed on lack of new features
Sales took a hit without new Watch SE or Ultra 3 models
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Cloudflare CEO warns AI and zero-click internet are killing the web's business model
The web as we know it is dying fast
Factory video shows Unitree robot going berserk, nearly injuring workers
Robot glitches go from sci-fi to factory floor
A hot potato: Recent efforts by tech companies to develop increasingly human-like autonomous robots have invited endless comparisons to the Terminator films. While the criticisms are usually made in jest, a couple of recent incidents with Unitree robots present some of the strongest evidence yet of the risks of humanoid robotics.
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